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Modern  Hou^e  paintiqg. 


Too  little  attention  has  until  recently  been  given  to  the 
decoration  of  wooden  dwellings,  thousands  of  which  in 
many  parts  of  the  country,  including  those  of  plain  and 
simple  design,  might  be  transformed  into  picturesque  and 
highly  ornamental  cottages  and  villas  by  the  judicious  use 
of  rich  colors;  thereby  enhancing  the  beauty  and  attractive- 
ness of  the  exterior  to  no  less  extent  than  is  now  almost 
universally  effected  in  “ interiors  ” by  the  employment  of 
modern  paper  hangings  of  rich  and  artistic  designs  upon 
plain  white  walls  and  ceilings. 

The  laudable  and  rapidly  growing  tendency  to  the  free 
use  of  color  in  the  decoration  of  villas  and  cottages  as  well 
as  the  most  pretentious  structures,  warrants  us  in  assuming 
that  the  “ white  house  with  green  blinds,”  except  as  an 
occasional  desirable  variation,  is  a thing  of  the  past,  and 
we  believe  the  new  rich  colors  we  manufacture  will  be  ap- 
preciated by  those  who  are  desirous  of  beautifying  their 
homes,  at  the  same  time  securing  in  their  appearance  a 
greater  degree  of  individuality  than  has  hitherto  obtained, 
and  increasing  the  attractiveness  of  their  villages,  towns 
and  suburbs,  tenfold. 

In  the  application  of  paints  for  structural  purposes  the 
same  rule  will  apply  as  in  the  use  of  coach  colors  and 
varnishes,  it  being  a well  known  fact  that  good  carriage 
painters  everywhere  find  it  more  economical  and  better 


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for  their  reputation  to  use  only  fine  paints  and  varnishes 
instead  of  cheap  ones,  which  would  necessarily  form  a body 
two  or  three  times  as  thick,  but  inferior  in  appearance  and 
durability. 

It  will  be  borne  in  mind  that  our  paints  are  supplied 
ready  for  use,  in  packages  of  from  one  pint  upwards,  and 
there  being  scarcely  any  waste,  it  will  cost  but  a trifle  more 
to  use  several  colors  than  in  the  old  style  of  painting  and 
trimming  with  a light  and  dark  shade  of  but  one  color. 
By  referring  to  our  sample  sheets  of  colors  and  instructions 
for  painting,  there  will  be  found  indicated  many  combina- 
tions of  these  new  and  desirable  colors  which  may  be  safely 
followed. 

Note. — We  have  had  twenty-five  years’  experience  in  the 
manufacture  of  paints  and  coatings  for  preserving  wood, 
metals,  etc.,  and  we  give  the  following  as  the  result  of  our 
experience,  for  the  benefit  of  our  customers: 

While  it  may  not  present  an  entirely  agreeable  appear- 
ance to  the  owner  or  occupant  of  a new  house,  when  ready 
to  paint,  it  will  amply  repay  the  temporary  annoyance  to 
apply  at  first  only  the  “priming”  coat  and  defer  the  finish- 
ing  coats  from  three  to  six  months  in  case  the  wood  is  not 
thoroughly  seasoned.  The  priming  should  contain  a larger 
proportion  of  oil  than  the  finishing  coats.  (See  printed  in- 
structions.) 

Dry  seasoned  wood  is  a very  important  factor  in  the  pro- 
duction of  satisfactory  results  in  the  use  of  paints  for  ex- 
posed new  wood  work,  and  the  plan  suggested  will  prevent 
splitting  and  cracking,  while  allowing  the  wood  to  become 
thoroughly  seasoned. 

It  should  also  be  more  widely  known  that  a strictly  first- 
class  paint  properly  applied  (i.e.  well  “rubbed  out”)  forms 


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a coating  not  more  than  from  one-half  to  two-thirds  as  thick 
as  a cheap  or  adulterated  paint,  while  one  coat  of  the  former 
is  a better  and  more  durable  protection  for  wood  than  two 
coats  of  the  latter,  which  is  filled  with  inexpensive,  and, 
to  say  the  least,  useless  material  to  make  weight  or  fill  a 
measure. 

After  an  exposed  surface  is  once  thoroughly  painted  with 
our  paint,  it  will  require  only  an  occasional  recoating  to 
freshen  it.  The  wood  work  of  a house  painted  in  this 
manner  can  be  kept  well  preserved,  and  the  surface  smooth 
and  fresh  with  the  best  material,  at  about  one-half  the  cost 
of  using  poor  paints,  while  the  unsightly  mass  of  thick, 
cracked  and  scaly  accumulation  so  often  seen  is  entirely 
avoided. 

Our  new  colors  (see  supplemental  sample  sheet  No.  2) 
for  decorating  dwellings  in  “ modern  antique  ” style,  have 
been  carefully  prepared  with  a view  to  the  production  of 
the  richest  and  most  artistic  effects  upon  modern  structures 
of  the  so-called  “Queen  Anne”  and  other  unique  designs, 
and  upon  old  modernized  houses,  and  they  may  be  properly 
used  with  each  other  and  with  our  “ new  dark  body  and 
trimming  colors"  in  almost  any  combination  which  the 
taste  of  the  decorator  may  suggest. 

See  Sample  Sheet  of  sixteen  “ standard  shades  and 
trimmings”  and  sixteen  “new  dark  body  and  trimming 
colors.” 

Also,  Supplemental  Sample  Sheet , Aro.  /,  of  eight  delicate 
tints,  such  as  Lilac,  Apple  Blossom  and  bright  colors. 

Also,  Supplemental  Sample  Sheet,  No.  2 , of  eight  “ modern 
antique  colors,”  such  as  Pompeian  Red,  Tuscan  Yellow, 
Terra  Cotta,  etc.,  all  of  which  will  be  sent  free  by  mail  upon 
application. 


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Our  liquid  paints  are  composed  exclusively  of  the  best  and 
purest  materials,  combined  on  different  principles  frotn  any 
other  Liquid  or  Mixed  Paints.  They  have  been  thoroughly 
tested  in  nearly  all  parts  of  the  world,  and  have  been  found 
to  withstand  the  severest  tests  of  climatic  changes,  sea-air 
and  other  trying  exposures  where  the  best  white  lead  has 
failed,  and  the  universal  testimony  of  those  who  have  used 
them  is  sufficient  proof  of  our  claims  that  they  are  in  every 
respect  strictly  reliable  and  first-class  paints  of  a higher  grade 
than  have  ever  before  been  offered  to  the  public  for  struc- 
tural purposes,  either  in  “paste”  or  liquid  form,  and 
second  to  none  in  richness  and  permanency  of  color,  beauty 
of  finish,  durability,  uniformity,  and  all  characteristics 
which  are  requisite  to  form  a perfect  ornamental  protective 
covering.  They  possess  an  elastic  quality  never  before 
attained  in  any  paint,  and  are  prepared  ready  for  the  brush, 
but  may  be  thinned,  if  desired,  with  pure  linseed  oil.  See 
instructions. 

They  are  especially  designed  for  exteriors  of  dwellings 
and  other  exposed  wood  and  iron  structures,  for  which 
purposes  they  are  unequalled  in  durability  and  economy  by 
any  other  paints,  not  excepting  the  best  White  Lead,  while 
they  are  equally  valuable  for  “ inside  work  ” and  for  general 
purposes. 


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None  but  the  Purest  1, inseed  Oil  and  the  best  pigments 
known  enter  into  the  composition  of  these  paints,  and  they 
contain  no  water,  alkalies,  benzine,  or  other  deleterious  or 
useless  adulterations  or  dilutions;  we  do  not,  therefore,  com- 
pete in  prices  with  the  cheap  paints  with  which  the  market  is 
flooded,  and  which  are  composed  largely  of  water  and  other 
inexpensive  ingredients.  It  is  evident  that  paints  contain- 
ing water  cannot  form  a covering  equal  to  pure  oil  paints 
unless  a larger  quantity  is  used,  owing  to  the  fact  that,  after 
having  served  to  spread  such  paints  the  water  quickly  evapor- 
ates, leaving  only  about  half  the  body  which  is  supposed  to 
have  been  applied — and  even,  if  as  good  in  other  respects, 
the  watered  paints  are  still  more  expensive,  owing  to  the  ad- 
ditional cost  of  package  and  transportation  of  the  water,  loss 
by  evaporation  or  freezing,  and  extra  labor  required  in  ap- 
plying hoo  coats,  where  one  coat  of  undiluted  paint  would 
produce,  to  say  the  least,  an  equally  good  result. 

This  explanation  has  seemed  necessary  to  enable  us  to 
place  ourselves  fairly  before  the  public  in  the  matter  of 
prices,  which  we  claim  to  be  as  low — quality  considered — 
as  those  of  any  other  manufacturer. 

It  is  a well  known  fact  that  the  more  intimately  the  in- 
gredients of  a paint  are  combined  the  more  brilliant,  solid 
and  enduring  are  the  colors  produced,  and  we  call  attention 
to  the  difference  between  our  Liquid  Paints  and  all  other 
prepared  paints;  the  best  of  the  latter  consists  of  colors 
ground  in  oil,  and  afterwards  simply  mixed  with  oil,  spirits 
of  turpentine,  etc.  The  entire  body  of  our  paints  is  first 
ground  in  oil,  and  then  mixed  to  the  proper  consistency, 
after  which  the  whole  is  ground  through  fine  mills;  by  this 
process  alone  can  the  pigments  and  oils  be  so  intimately 
combined  as  to  produce  a perfect  paint.  No  other  paints 
excepting  “coach”  or  “artists’”  colors  are  so  thoroughly 
mixed  and  ground  as  ours. 

We  would  also  call  attention  to  the  superior  “covering’’ 
properties  of  these  paints,  two  coats  of  which  form  a body 
and  finish  equal  to  three  or  four  coats  of  ordinary  paint, 
No  other  faults  known  equal  ours  in  this  respect. 

They  work  freely  under  the  brush  in  cold  as  well  as  in 


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warm  weather;  and,  owing  to  their  wonderful  covering 
properties,  the  manufacturer,  builder  or  farmer  can  preserve 
and  beautify  his  buildings,  fences,  etc.,  at  from  one-half  to 
three  quarters  of  the  cost  of  other  liquid  paints,  or  of  white 
lead  and  linseed  oil. 

These  paints  are  sold  by  U.  S.  Standard  Gallon  measure 
(231  cubic  inches );  i.  e.,  our  packages  contain  from  S to  12  per 
cent,  more  paint  than  is  usually  sold  for  the  same  quantity , and 
they  weigh  from  10  to  20  per  cent,  more  to  the  gallon  than  any 
others  in  the  market.  One  gallon  will  cover  from  225 
TO  250  SQUARE  FEET,  TWO  COATS. 

JEspecial  Attention  is  called  to  our  new  “ body ’’  and 
trimming  colors , which  we  have  added  to  our  list  in  conse- 
quence of  the  constantly  increasing  demand  for  the  new 
styles  of  decorations. — See  new  sample  sheets. 

We  were  the  first  to  introduce  the  rich  olive  drabs,  olive 
greens,  maroons,  etc.,  which  are  now  so  effectively  and  taste- 
fully used  in  the  decoration  of  ornamental  villas,  seaside 
hotels,  and  other  structures,  in  the  designingof  which  more 
attention  has  of  late  been  given  to  architectural  beauty  than 
ever  before  in  this  country. 

Our  unprecedented  success  has  demonstrated  that  strictly 
first-class  paints  are  more  economical  to  the  user  and  more 
desirable  for  the  dealer,  and  our  manufacturing  facilities , 
being  second  to  those  of  no  other  manufacturer  in  the  world, 
we  shall  continue  to  spare  no  pains  or  expense  to  make  our 
Liquid  Paints  what  we  claim  them  to  be,  viz.: 

The  Standard  Paints  for  Structural  Purposes. 

We  manufacture  forty-eight  standard  shades  of  “body’’ 
and  trimming  colors,  and  also  make  Standard  and  Light 
Greens,  Light  and  Dark  Blues,  Reds,  Black;  etc.,  samples 
of  which  will  be  supplied  on  application. 

We  call  particular  attention  to  our  “Asbestos”  Liquid 
White  for  outside  work,  and  our  Egg  Shell  Gloss  White 
for  inside  work. 

Instructions  for  using  our  paints,  and  suggestions  relative 
to  desirable  shades  and  trimmings  for  ordinary  and  special 
purposes,  will  be  sent  on  application,  or  will  be  supplied  by 
dealers  in  our  paints. 


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COPYRIGHT  1RH3,  BY  H.  W.  JOHKR. 


H.  W.  JOHNS’ 


LIQUID  PAINTS. 


Hody  Colors,  Shades  No.  71,  D'k  Terra  Cotta,  and  No.  TO.  French  Olive. 
Trimming  Colors,  Shades  No.  73,  I\nnpeian  Red.  and  No.  72,  Tuscan 
Yellow,  and  No.  GH,  Light  Olive  Green. 


H.  W.  JOHNS  M’F’G  CO.,  NEW  YORK. 

Sole  Manufacturers  of  II.  W,  Johns'  Genuine  Asbestos  Liquid  Paints,  Roofing,  Steam  Pipe 
and  Boiler  Coverings,  Steam  Packing,  Mill  Board,  Sheathings,  Building 
Felt,  Coatings,  Cements,  Etc,. 


Digitized  by  the  Internet  Archive 
in  2017  with  funding  from 
Columbia  University  Libraries 


https://archive.org/details/structuraldecoraOOhwjo 


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TO  PAINTERS  AND  USERS  OF  PAINTS. 

At  the  present  time  it  may  seem  superfluous  to  speak^.  of 
the  great  advantages  in  the  use  of  prepared  paints  over  the 
old  plan  of  purchasing  separate  packages  of  oil,  lead,  zinc, 
colors,  turpentine,  dryers,  etc.,  and  mixing  them  as  wanted. 
The  waste  of  time  and  money  and  the  uncertain  and  fre- 
quent unsatisfactory  results  attendant  upon  the  latter  method 
are  apparent  to  everyone. 

In  1874  we  published  the  following: — Prepared  paints 
will  be  the  only  ones  used  for  general  purpos  s in  the  fu- 
ture. In  a few  years  users  of  paints  will  as  soon  think  of  jour- 
neying long  distances  by  stage-coach  instead  of  by  rail,  as 
of  mixing  their  own  paints,  for  the  following  reason: 

1st.  The  cost  of  the  packages  alone , which  are  usually 
“weighed  in,”  containing  the  different  materials  required 
to  make  any  desired  shade,  would  be  a fair  profit  for  a 
manufacturer  who  supplies  the  required  article  complete  in 
one  package. 

2d.  The  cost  of  materials  in  large  quantities  to  an  exten- 
sive manufacturer  is  from  10  to  25  per  cent,  less  than  to  a 
small  purchaser,  while  all  loss  on  packages  was  avoided. 

3d.  No  one  but  a manufacturer  with  expensive  machinery 
especially  adapted  for  the  purpose  can  properly  combine 
the  ingredients  of  a good  paint.  Simple  mixing  of  pigments 
in  oil  is  not  enough.  We  have  sixty-six  liquid  mixers,  many 
of  them  of  500  and  1,000  gallons  capacity,  in  which  our 
paint  is  at  least  one  hundred  times  more  thoroughly  combined 
than  would  be  possible  without  the  aid  of  machinery.  Yet 
this  is  not  sufficient;  after  mixing  to  the  proper  consistency, 
the  paint  should  be  finely  ground  in  liquid  mills,  by  which 
process  all  our  “ Asbestos”  liquid  paints  are  finished.  Paints 
thus  made  will  cover  smoothly  and  uniformly,  and  there 
will  afterwards  be  no  separation  of  particles,  causing  “chalk- 
ing,” cracking  and  scaling. 


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4th.  U niformity  of  quality  and  color  is  insured  when 
making  large  quantities,  and  the  user  reaps  the  benefit  even 
if  he  requires  only  a single  pint  of  paint  to  “ finish  out,’’  no 
waste  being  necessary. 

5th.  Manufacturers,  Railroad  Companies  and  other  large 
consumers  who  employ  their  own  painters  can  not  only  de- 
pend upon  satisfactory  and  uniform  results  when  using  re- 
liable prepared  paints,  but  can  also  avoid  the  waste  and 
loss  consequent  upon  carrying  a stock  of  partly  prepared 
materials. 


Therefore , notwithstanding  that  “paste”  paints,  or 
“colors  in  oil”  are  still  recommended  by  those  who  make 
and  sell  them  as  being  cheaper  than  prepared  paints,  we 
; maintain  that  the  latter  of  same  quality,  if  properly  and 
< thoroughly  combined,  will  do  better  work  at  a less  cost. 

Finally.  If  the  ingredients  of  a prepared  paint  are  the 
best  and  purest  that  can  be  obtained,  as  is  the  case  with 
' our  “Asbestos”  Liquid  Paints,  it  will  be  found  that  from 
15  to  25  per  cent,  can  be  saved  and  better  results  obtained 
by  their  use  than  with  the  best  white  lead  and  colors  mixed 
by  hand  in  the  old  way.  Ours  are  the  only  prepared 

1 or  liquid  paints  which,  in  addition  to  the  usual  grinding  and 
mixing,  are  ground  while  in  the  liquid  state. 

It  is  generally  known  that  all  colors  or  shades  are  affect- 
ed by  sunlight,  and  we  would  call  attention  to  the  fact  that 
notwithstanding  the  samples  of  our  paints  shown  on  paper 
are  exactly  the  same  as  the  paints  we  sell,  many  of  them  do 
not  show  the  exact  shade  intended  when  first  exposed  to 
the  light;  but  as  they  are  all  compounded  with  a view  to 
their  ultimate  appearance,  our  customers  can  judge  more 
correctly  in  regard  to  the  effect  of  the  various  combina- 
tions by  exposing  our  samples  a few  hours  in  sunlight,  by 
which  the  shades  are  perfected. 


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E respectfully  call  attention  to  the  following  references  and  letters 
of  commendation  from  well-known  business  firms  and  others, 
relative  to  our  “Asbestos”  Liquid  Paints,  which  we  offer  as 
the  best  and  most  economical  paints  yet  produced  for  general 
structural  purposes. 

The  reasons  upon  which  we  base  our  claim  that  our  paints  are  superior 
to  all  others  are  given  elsewhere;  our  proofs  consist  of  the  facts  that  in  a 
comparatively  short  time  they  have  attained  a larger  sale,  and  at  higher 
prices , than  any  other  prepared  oil  paints  in  this  country;  and  at  our 
prices  which  are  as  low  as  quality  and  quantity  (we sell  by  U.  S.  Standard 
gallon)  will  permit,  our  paints  have  proven  more  economical  for  the  rea- 
son that  they  do  woe,  better  and  more  durable  work  than  any  others  for 
the  same  amount  of  money. 

We  have  for  twenty-five  years  made  a specialty  of  manufacturing 
preservative  Paints  and  Coatings  for  wood,  metals,  fabrics,  etc.  Ten 
years  since  we  commenced  the  manufacture  of  our  Liquid  Paints  for 
general  structural  purposes;  during  this  period  their  sale  has  increased 
on  the  average  fifty  per  cent,  each  year  over  the  preceding,  and  we  have 
yet  to  learn  of  the  first  instance  where  a consumer  who  has  once  used  them , 
has  discontinued  their  use. 


We  will  add,  the  finest  public  and  private  buildings  and  most 
extensive  structures  in  this  country  are  decorated  with  our  paints — among 
others,  the  U.  S.  Capitol  at  Washington,  U.  S.  Light  Houses,  Life 
Saving  Stations,  Navy  Yard  and  Government  Buildings  generally,  the 
Metropolitan  Elevated  R.  R.  of  New  York,  the  largest  seaside  and  other 
hotels,  etc.,  as  well  as  thousands  of  the  better  classes  of  dwellings  every- 
where. 

We  shall  continue  to  make  but  one  quality  of  paints,  i.  e.,  the  best 
which  can  be  produced  from  the  best  and  purest  materials  known  for  the 
purpose.  Any  desired  information  in  regard  to  cost,  etc.,  will  be  sup- 
plied on  application.  Respectfully, 


H.  W.  JOHNS  MANUFACTURING  CO., 


New  York,  January,  1884. 


87  Maiden  Lane. 


The  contract  for  supplying  Paints  for  the  Metropolitan  Elevated  Railroad  of  New 
York  City  was  awarded  to  us.  This  is  the  largest  contract  ever  made  for  painting  any 
single  structure  in  this  country. 


Section  of  Metropolitan  Elevated  Railroad.  Painted  with  H.  W.  Johns’  Asbestos  Liquid  Paint,  No.  43  Liobt  Olive  Drab. 


H.  W.  JOHNS  “ASBESTOS  LIQUID  PAINTS. 


Worcester,  Mass.,  January  9th,  1880. 

Dear  Sirs;  We  consider  H.  W.  Johns  Mfg.  Co.’s  goods  strictly  first  class,  and  not 
equalled  by  any  other  in  the  market.  As  compared  with  other  Liquid  Paints,  it  is 
sufficient  for  us  to  state  that  we  have  displaced  them  all  in  favor  of  the  former. 

Truly  yours,  JEROME  MARBLE  & CO. 

Adams,  Mass.,  May  9th,  1879. 

Dear  Sirs:  We  have  sold  and  used  H.  W.  Johns’  Liquid  Paints  for  three  years,  and 
they  have  given  perfect  satisfaction  to  all  who  have  used  them.  Among  others,  L.  L. 
Brown  Paper  Co.,  Renfrew  Mfg.  Co.,  Arnold  Print  Works,  Freeman  Mfg.  Co.  We 
think  they  are  the  best  paints  in  use.  Yours  truly, 

_ F.  E.  MOLE  & CO. 

Lake  View  House,  Livonia,  N.  Y.,  February  9th,  1880. 

I jar  Sirs  : We  have  used  your  Paint  on  our  buildings,  and  find  one  coat  goes  as  far, 
and  covers  as  well,  as  two  coats  of  Lead  and  Oil.  Yours  truly, 

E R.  BOLLES,  Prop. 

Norwood,  Mass.,  May  3d,  1879. 

Gentlemen : With  reference  to  Johns’  Asbestos  Liquid  Paints,  which  we  have  used 
in  large  quantities  during  the  past  four  years,  will  say  they  have  always  given  us  entire 
satisfaction,  and  we  can  give  them  the  highest  recommendation. 

Yours  truly,  E.  E.  PRATT. 

Master  Car  Builder,  N.  Y.  & N.  E.  R.  R. 


Mapleton,  Towa,  August  21st,  1883. 


Dear  Sir:  Please  send  me  your  sample  card  of  colors,  also  price  list  of  your  Liquid 
Paints.  I have  been  at  the  trade  for  over  fourteen  years  and  never  saw  any  Mixed 
Points  that  I thought  worth  anything  until  I used  six  gallons  of  your  brand  and  that 
beat  any  white  lead  and  oil  I ever  spread. 

Yours  truly,  T.  W.  JOHNS. 

Auburn,  N.  Y.,  March  ist,  1878. 

Dear  Sirs:  In  answer  to  your  inquiry  as  to  how  we  like  your  Paint,  we  are  more 
*han  entirely  satisfied  with  it.  As  you  are  aware,  we  are  large  users  of  paint,  and  of 
all  that  we  have  ever  used  are  satisfied  yours  is  far  superior;  it  is  put  on  with  less 
labor,  covers  better,  flows  more  easily,  has  a better  body,  and,  as  far  as  our  experience 
goes,  will  stand  the  weather  better  than  any  other  paint  we  know  of.  Your  Roof  Paint 
is  unsurpassed.  We  used  one  coat  on  a tin  roof,  and  to-day  it  looks  as  fresh  and  the 
color  is  as  bright  as  when  first  applied.  Respectfully  yours, 

JOSIAH  BARBER  & SONS, 
Manufacturers  of  Woolen  Goods  and  Carpetings. 


435  East  Houston  St.,  New  York,  April  12th,  1881. 

Gentlemen : * * * We  can  recommend  your  paint  to  any  one  as  being  first  class, 
as  the  exterior  of  the  Oriental  Hotel,  Manhattan  Beach,  will  show,  it  having  stood  the 
storms  of  last  winter,  and  looking  as  well  to-day  as  the  day  we  finished  it. 

Yours  truly,  G.  C.  LUGAR, 

House  and  Ornamental  Painter. 
Omaha,  Neb.,  August  27,  1883. 

Gents:  I wish  you  to  mail  me  one  of  your  catalogues,  with  prices  of  Paints.  My 
house  looks  fine  with  your  Paint,  and  wears  well. 

Respectfully,  CHARLES  R.  TURNEY. 


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H.  \V.  JOHNS'  “ASHES'!  OS”  LIQUID  PAINTS, 


THE  U.  S.  CAPITOL  AT  WASHINGTON, 

JS  painted  exclusively  with  H.  W.  Johns’  Asbestos  Liquid  White, 
as  follows: 

The  stone  work  of  the  main  original  building  to  correspond  with 
the  new  wings;  the  Dome  and  other  outside  iron  work,  and  the  inside 
wood  and  iron  work. 


Architect’s  Office,  U.  S.  Capitol, 
Washington,  D.  C., 

Dear  Sir  : January  6th,  1879. 

You  are  at  liberty  to  refer  to  me  as  using  your  Paint  at  the  Capitol. 

Yours  respectfully,  EDWARD  CLARK, 

Architect,  U.  S.  Capitol- 

The  Marine  Corps  Building,  Washington  Navy  Yard,  has  just  been  painted 
with  H.  W.  Johns'  Asbestos  Liquid  Paints.  These  paints  contain  no  water, and 
can  be  URed  in  cold  weather.  The  immense  Printing  Establishment  of  Messrs. 
Harper  it  Brothers  is  painted  with  H.  W.  Johns'  Asbestos  Liquid  Paint. — Harper’s 

Weekly.  

The  Oriental  and  tile  Manhattan  Beach  Hotels,  the  largest  of  all  the  immense 
hotels  at  Manhattan  Beach,  Coney  Island,  the  Pequot  House.  New  London, Conn, 
the  Old  Orchard  Beach  Hotel,  Maine,  are  now  painted  with  H.  W.  Johns’ A sbestos 
Liquid  Paints.  H.  W.  Johns  M’f'g  Co.,  87  Maiden  Lane,  New  York,  are  the  sole 
manufacturers  of  these  paints,  which  are  rapidly  superseding  all  others  for 
large  and  elegant  structures,  and  for  the  better  classes  of  dwellings  every- 
where.— iV.  T.  Daily  Tribune. 

Our  Asbestos  Hoof  Paint  was  used  with  entire  success  when  all  others  failed, 
upon  the  roof  of  the  Exhibition  Buildings  at  Philadelphia,  the  largest  area  of  Tin 
Roofing  in  the  world. 


Our  Asbestos  Fire-Proof  Paint  has  been  applied  to  nearly  five  acres  of  wood 
work  in  the  two  immense  Dry  Goods  Stores  of  Messrs.  A.  T.  Stewart  k Co.,  of 
New  York  City. 


H.  W.  JOHNS’  “ASBESTOS”  LIQUID  PAINTS. 


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Englewood,  N.  J.,  January  29th,  1881. 

Dear  Sirs:  After  two  years*  test  of  your  Asbestos  Liquid  Paint  on  my  hotel,  the 
Palisades  Mountain  House,  I am  pleased  to  say  I consider  it  superior  in  every  respect 
to  any  other  I have  used — not  excepting  the  best  white  lead.  Although  only  one 
coat  of  your  Paint  was  used,  it  looks  as  fresh  and  perfect  to-day  as  if  it  had  been  ap- 
plied within  a month.  As  you  are  aware,  I am  a large  user  of  paints,  and  in  future 
shall  use  no  other.  Yours  truly,  WILLIAM  B.  DANA. 

Proprietor  Commercial  and  Financial  Chronicle. 


St.  George’s  Bermuda,  June  20th,  1883. 

Dear  Sirs:  Please  refer  to  your  invoice  book,  Nov.  28th,  1881,  and  you  will  find  you 

sent  me gallons  of  green  paint,  mixed  ready  for  use  * * * * * I hereby 

testify  that  it  is  a perfect  article,  having  stood  its  color  to  my  entire  satisfaction.  I now 
want  more  * * * 

Very  Truly  Yours,  JAMES  A.  ATWOOD. 


U.  S.  Naval  Hospital,  Washington  D.C.,  September  3d,  1878. 
Dear  Sir:  The  Paint  you  furnished  us  has  accomplished  a great  deal  of  work  in 
painting  the  walls  of  this  building  inside,  and  I shall  recommend  it  for  future  use 
when  the  work  can  be  continued.  * * * * Respectfully  yours, 

F.  M.  GUNNELL,  Medical  Director, 


Baxter,  Ark.,  September  14th,  1880. 

Dear  Sirs:  Mr.  Learning  painted  my  house  with  your  White  Paint  some  four  or 
five  years  ago,  and  I am  well  pleased  with  it.  It  will  stand  this  hot  sun  and  damp 
atmosphere  better  than  Lead.  Please  send  your  present  price  list. 

Yours  respectfully,  S.  A.  DUKE. 


St.  Thomas,  Canada,  July  14th,  1879. 
Dear  Sirs  : Please  send  me  the  following  bill  of  Paints  as  soon  as  possible:*  * * * 
I am  happy  to  say  your  Paints  are  giving  good  satisfaction  in  this  locality. 

Yours,  &c.,  J.  CORLIS,  M.  D. 


Burlington  Woolen  Co.,  Winooski,  Vt.,  October  13th,  1880. 
Gentlemen:  Having  used  your  prepared  Paint  for  several  years,  and  more  exten- 
sively for  the  past  few  months,  I can  assure  you  that,  so  far  as  my  experience  extends, 
I do  not  know  of  any  Paint  that  equals  it  in  facility  of  spreading,  density  or  durability. 
Having  tried  several  kinds  of  Prepared  Paints,  as  well  as  lead  and  oil,  I make  the 
bove  statement  understanding^ . Yours  respectfully 

F.  C.  KENNEDY,  Agent. 


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THOUSAND  ISLAND  HOUSE,  ALEXANDRIA  BAY  N.  Y -0.  G.  Staples,  Prop'r. 

This  elegant  summer  hotel  is  painted  with  H.  W.  Johns’  Asbestos  Liquid  Paints, 
Body,  Shade  No.  47,  French  Grey;  Trimming,  No.  28,  Dark  Slate;  Blinds,  Green. 


H.  W.  JOHNS'  “ ASBESTOS  ” LIQUID  PAINTS. 


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Bay  View  House,  Shelter  Island,  N.,  Y.,  April  22,  1880. 

Dear  Sirs:  I am  not  a practical  painter,  but  have  had  years  of  experience  with  Liquid 
Paints,  and  say,  without  hesitation,  that  yours  give  better  satisfaction  than  any  I have 
ever  used.  They  possess  a good  body  and  work  smoothly  and  easily,  and  in  future  I 
shall  always  give  them  the  preference. 

Yours  truly,  JAMES  L.  SPAULDING,  Proprietor. 

86  & 87  West  Water  Street,  Milwaukee,  Sept.  20,  1883. 

Gentlemen:  I have  for  five  years  used  best  white  lead  and  oil,  but  it  not  proving  to  be 
durably  good,  I concluded  to  try  your  “ Liquid  Asbestos  Paints”  thisseason,  and  so  far 
am  pleased  that  I made  the  ehange.  Your  Paints  are  exceedingly  well  mixed,  they 
cover  well  and  look  bright  and  glossy  when  put  on,  and  have  the  appearance  of  keep- 
ing so.  Have  used  it  for  trimming  on  outside  of  house  and  for  porches,  also  on  floor 
inside  of  house,  and  it  promises  the  best  wear  there  of  anything  I have  ever  used. 

Yours  respectfully,  O.  L.  PACKABD. 

Gentlemen:  The  work  done  with  your  Paints  on  our  new  buildings  is  very  much  ad- 
mired by  every  one  who  has  setn  it.  It  is  only  two-coat  work  and  people  are  surprised 
when  I tell  themsof  for  it  equals  three  coats  of  the  paint  commonly  used. 

Yours  truly,  H.  J.  McKEON. 

Albany  Gas  Light  Co . , Albany,  N,  Y , J une  10th,  1880. 

Dear  Sirs:  Please  ship  by  People’s  Line  one  barrel  shade  46,  and  ten  gallons  shade 
54.  What  we  used  on  our  Purifying  Houses  gives  good  satisfaction . 

Yours  truly,  ISAAC  BATTIN,  Supt. 

Ashley,  Pa..  November  14th,  1878. 

Dear  Sirs:  * * * * We  find  the  Asbestos  Roof  Paint  to  be  the  best  paint  for  the 

purpose  we  have  ever  used,  and  every  one  that  has  used  it  here  agrees  with  us. 

Yours  truly,  E.  L.  DIEFENDERFER. 

Bennington,  Vt.,  October  7th,  1880. 

Dear  Sirs:  During  the  pas3  five  years  I have  used  large  quantities  of  your  Paints 
with  entire  satisfaction  as  being  economical  in  use,  having  a heavy  body  and  great 
covering  capacity  and  working  smoothly  under  the  brush.  I find  that  one  gallon  will 
cover  thirty  square  yards  two  coats.  Yours  truly, 

H.  H.  HURLBUBT. 

Romulus,  N.  Y.,  May  16,  1883. 

* The  Paint  gives  splendid  satis- 
A.  T.  VAN  NOSTRAND. 


Dear  Sirs:  * 
tion. 


Send  me  as  follows;*  * 
Yours  truly, 


Amityville,  L.  I.,  May  25th,  1883. 

Dear  Sir:  My  house  looks  very  handsome  and  every  one  admires  it.  Your  Paint 
in  quality  and  for  colors  can’t  be  surpassed,  and  has  given  me  the  best  satisfaction  of 
any  I have  seen  or  used. 

.Yours  very  truly,  CHAS.  P.  HOLMES. 

Barton  Landing,  Vt.,  August  26,  I883. 

Dear  Sir:  I have  put  on  mostly  outside  paint  bought  of  you . Please  send  me  a sample 
card  of  inside  paint.  I have  liked  the  outside  paint;  my  painter — and  he  is  one  of  ex- 
perience— says  it  spreads  the  best  of  any  he  has  ever  used. 

Yours  truly,  O.  H.  AUSTIN. 


Hygeia  Hotel,  Old  Point  Comfort,  Va.,  August  3d,  1880. 

Dear  Sirs:  I desire  to  express  most  heartily  my  entire  satisfaction  with  your  paints,  which  I have  been  using  a number  of 
rs.  I now  have  over  thirteen  acres  of  wood  work  covered  with  your  paints.  T hey  have  successfully  withstood  the  effects  of 
air.  and  I consider  them  in  every  way  satisfactory  and  take  pleasure  in  recommending  them. 

Most  respectfully,  H.  PHOEBUS,  Proprietor. 


H.  VV.  JOHNS’  “ASBESTOS”  LIQUID  PAINTS. 


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Eagle  Cotton  Mills  Co.,  Pittsburgh,  Pa.,  September  nth,  1880. 
Dear  Sirs:  Several  years  ago  we  purchased  some  paint  from  you,  which  gave  good 
satisfaction.  Please  quote  your  present  prices  for  Paint  for  mill  use.  We  want  it  for 
outside  and  inside  work . Yours  truly,  O.  M.  HARPER  President. 


Boston,  November  4th,  1880. 

Dear  Sirs:  In  1878  caused  my  buildings  at  Rangeley  Lake  to  be  painted  with 
your  Asbestos  Paint.  The  variations  of  temperature  since  the  paint  was  applied  have 
been  from  36°  below  zero  tO9o0  above,  and  at  the  present  time  the  buildings  are  in  as 
good  condition  as  when  the  Paint  was  first  appiied.  Truly  yours, 

J.  A.  L.  WHITTIER,  Counselor  at  Law. 


Holyoke,  Mass.,  February  10th,  1878. 

Dear  Sirs:  I have  painted  all  the  bridges  over  the  three  canal  levels  with  your  As- 
bestos Paint,  giving  the  city  authorities  the  greatest  satisfaction.  The  covering 
property  of  these  paints  is  far  beyond  that  of  any  paint  I am  acquainted  with,  two 
coats  making  a perfect  covering  on  new  work.  The  Paints  do  not  scale,  blister,  or 
chalk,  but  wear  well,  retaining  their  firmness  and  color. 

Yours  truly,  G.  W.  BURD1TT. 

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City  Gas  Light  Co.,  Norfolk,  Va.,  Feby.,  27,  1883. 
Gentlemen:  Please  send  me  *****.  Your  paints  are  undoubtedly  THE 
paints  for  Gas  Works.  Yours  truly, 

FREDERICK  EGNER,  Engineer. 


Friars  Point,  Miss.,  June  6th,  1879. 

Dear  Sir:  Three  or  four  years  ago  I purchased  a barrel  of  your  Asbestos  Paint, 
with  which  I covered  a store-house.  The  result  has  been  satisfactory.  I am  now 
building  a house  more  than  ordinarily  costly  for  this  locality,  and  would  like  you  to 
ship  me  one  barrel,  40  or  50  gallons,  as  per  shipping  directions  enclosed. 

Yours,  Ac.,  J.  L.  ALCORN. 

(United  States  Senator.) 


Newton,  N.  C.,  January  31, 1881. 

Dear  Sirs:  I enclose  check  for  last  bill  of  paints  and  memorandum  of  what  I now 
want.  I have  used  many  kinds  of  paints  but  none  that  equal  yours  in  beauty  of  finish 
and  durability.  Yours  truly,  J.  B.  MARTIN. 


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COPYUIGHT  lHKi,  BY  H.  W.  JOHNS. 


H.  W.  JOHNS’j 


LIQUID  PAIN  IS. 


H.  W.  JOHNS  M’F’G  CO.,  NEW  YORK. 

Sole  Manufacturers  of  II.  IT.  Johns'  Genuine  Asbestos  Liquid  Paints,  Roofing,  Steam  Pipe 
and  Boiler  Coverings,  Steam  Packing,  Mill  Board.  Sheathings,  Building 
Felt,  Coatings,  Cements,  Etc. 


H.  W.  JOHNS’  “ASBESTOS”  LIQUID  PAINTS. 


Fulton,  N,  Y.,  April  5th,  1880. 

Dear  Sirs:  Enclosed  find  check  to  balance  account.  I shall  use  your  Paint  more 
extensively  this  year  than  last,  as  every  one  who  has  had  it  put  on  likes  it  better  than 
Lead  and  Oil.  1 have  finished  painting  my  own  house  with  your  Paint,  which  I 
would  not  have  done  did  1 not  consider  it  better  than  lead. 

Yours  truly,  MARCUS  F.  CRAHAN,  House  Painter. 

Tazewell  C.  H.,  Va.,  July  7th,  1876. 

I have  tried  your  Asbestos  Roof  Cement  and  Roof  Paint,  and  found  they  answered 
my  purpose.  Your  Paint  is  the  best  1 have  ever  used. 

Yours  truly,  A.  J.  MAY. 


AVON  BEACH  HOTEL,  BATH,  L.  I.-T.  D.  Winchester,  Prop’r. 

I | | HIS  Hotel  is  situated  on  lower  New  York  Bay,  between  Fort  Hamilton  and  Coney 
1 Island  Point,  seven  miles  from  New  York.  It  is  painted  with  H.  W.  Johns’  Asbes- 
tos Liquid  White,  and  Standard  Green  for  blinds. 

Mesopotamia,  O.,  Oct.  25,  1883. 

Gents:  I think  it  is  about  seven  years  ago  I ordered  some  of  yourAsbestos  Liquid  Paint 
for  a neighbor  of  mine,  and  it  gave  entire  satisfaction,  and  I don’t  see  but  what  it  is  just 
as  good  as  when  put  on,  and  now  I want  some  for  my  own  use.  * * * Please  send 
price  list.  Yours  truly, 

J.  M.  SMITH. 


Baltimore,  January  12th,  1880. 

Gentlemen  : We  have  used  considerable  quantities  of  your  Paint  on  our  telegraph 
poles,  trestles  and  other  fixtures  with  very  favorable  results,  and  shall  continue  to  use 
it  if  we  are  as  well  served  as  heretofore.  Yours  respectfully, 

DAVIS  & WATTS,  Agents  Bell  Telephone. 


II.  W.  JOHNS*  “ASBESTOS”  LIQUID  PAINTS. 


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Old  Orchard  House,  Old  Orchard  Beach,  Me.,  June  18th,  1880. 
To  the  H.  W.  Johns  Mfg.  No.,  87  Maiden  Lane,  N.  Y. 

The  Old  Orchard  House  having  just  been  completed  with  two  coats  of  Johns’Asbestos 
Paints  in  a manner  perfectly  satisfactory  to  me,  I would  endorse  them  as  being  not 
only  of  the  most  wonderful  covering  capacity,  but  also  on  the  point  of  economy  and 
manner  of  working  under  the  brush.  * * * Although  tv\’o  coats  were  called 

for  under  the  contract,  yet  under  the  large  piazza  I found  one  coat  was  entirely  sufficient. 

(Signed.)  E.  C.  STAPLES,  Proprietor. 


Deavertown,  Ohio,  February  8th,  1878. 

Dear  Sirs  : Your  favor  of  January  29th,  requesting  my  opinion  of  H.  W.  Johns’ 
Asbestos  Paints  is  at  hand. 

In  reply  I would  say,  that  I have,  after  considerable  experience,  found  them  just 
what  they  are  represented,  and  believe  them  to  be  not  only  equal,  but  superior  to  any 
paints  in  the  market.  For  beauty  of  finish,  lustre  and  durability  and  other  good 
qualities,  they  are,  in  my  opinion,  unequalled.  I shall  continue  to  order  of  you  w hen  in 
need  of  paint.  Very  truly'  yours,  J.  R.  BELL,  M.  D. 


Office  of  J.  T.  Harris  & Co.,  Architects, 

Columbus,  Ohio,  February  6th,  1883. 

Gentlemen  : We  have  been  using  H.  W.  Johns’  Asbestos  Faints  and  Roofing,  and 
the  more  we  use  of  them  the  better  we  like  them,  and  can  give  them  the  highest  recom- 
mendation. Yours,  etc.,  J.  T.  HARRIS  & CO. 


Carroll,  Ohio,  December  31st,  1877. 

Dear  Sirs:  I have  used  the  Asbestos  Paints,  and,  so  far,  they  have  given  entire  sat- 
isfaction, and  I regard  them  as  superior  to  all  other  mixed  paints,  and  I am  highly  sat- 
isfied with  them,  and  so  are  my  customers.  I have  been  a painter  here  eight  years,  and 
I think  the  Asbestos  Paints  ahead  yet,  and  I know  them  to  be  better  than  many 
brands  of  w’hite  lead  used  by  myself.  Yours  respectfully', 

GEO.  F.  KNIGHT. 


Ransomville,  N.  Y.,  June  26th,  1877. 

Dear  Sirs  : Enclosed  find  draft,  for  which  please  give  us  credit.  Your  Roof  Paint  gives 
good  satisfaction,  Paving  made  a tin  roof  tight  after  five  years  of  leakine  J 

Yours,  &c.,  W.  H.  H.  RANSOM  & SON. 


Beaver  Kun,  N.  J.,  March  29th,  1877. 

Dear  Sir:  Please  send  price  list  and  sample  card  of  Paints.  What  we  used  in  1875 
wears  well  and  holds  its  color. 

Yours  truly ,*\F 


J.  V.  & W,  K.  JONES. 


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HARPER  & BROS-’  PUBLISHING  HOUSE, 
Franklin  Square,  New  York. 

Painted  with  H.  \V.  Johns’  Asbestos  Liquid  Paints,  Shade  No.  46,  Light  Drab , 
trimmed  with  No.  27,  Medium  Draby  and  store  floor  with  Shade  No.  6d,  Dark  Ri 


and 


H.  W.  JOHNS  ‘ASBESTOS  LIQUID  PAINTS. 


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Southampton,  L.  I.,  August  13,  1882. 

Dear  Sirs:  Your  colors  received  all  right,  and  are  magnificent;  never  saw  anything  go 
on  so  easily  and  cover  so  well.  The  tints  are  just  O.  K.,  and  very  delicate. 

Sincerely  yours,  A.  T.  BRICHER. 


Farmer's  Village,  N.  Y.,  Nov.  25,  1882. 

Dear  Sirs:  Inclosed  find  check  to  balance  account  to  date,  for  which  please  acknowl- 
edge receipt. 

Your  paint  gives  the  very  best  satisfaction,  and  I find  it  impossible  to  sell  any  other 
nrepared  paint  at  any  price.  Yours,  &c.,  F.  C.  CASE. 

Fort  Worth,  Texas,  Dec.  23,  1881. 

Dear  Sirs:  I have  used  H.  W.  Johns’  Asbestos  Paint  on  two  houses  in  Fort  Worth, 
and  can  confidently  assert  that  it  has  stood  the  weather  better  than  any  other  paint  used 
in  this  city.  Respectfully,  W.  A.  HOFFMAN. 

Calvert,  lex.,  October  16th,  1877. 

Dear  Sirs:  Your  Paint  gives  better  satisfaction  than  any  paint  we  know  of.  We  are  in 
the  Drug  and  Paint  business,  and  wish  your  prices,  terms,  etc.,  as  we  desire  to  keep  it  in 
stock.  Yours  truly,  McLENDON  & PROCTOR. 

Florence,  Mass.,  Feb.  9,  1883. 

Dear  Sir:  The  experience  I have  had  with  your  paints  during  the  past  six  years  is 
proof  enough  that  they  are,  without  exception,  the  best  I have  used  in  the  fifteen  years  I 
have  been  a house  painter. 

I have  painted  over  one  hundred  buildings  with  your  paints  and  have  yet  to  learn  of 
a single  instance  where  they  have  failed  to  give  perfect  satisfaction,  and  I expect  to  use 
more  paint  this  than  any  previous  year. 

Respectfully  yours,  M.  C.  HOWARD,  House  Painter. 


Warminster,  V'  , May  21,  1882. 

Gentlemen:  The  Roof  Paints  I purchased  of  you  have  given  the  iaost  complete  and 
entire  satisfaction.  The  body  is  heavy  and  elastic,  and  notwithstanding  the  paint  was 
thinned  down  with  raw  linseed  oil,  I found  one  coat  ample  and  handsome  covering. 

It  gives  me  pleasure  to  testify  to  their  excellence  and  beauty. 

Very  truly  yours,  R.  KENNA  CAMPBELL. 

Andes,  N.Y.,  Dec.  1st,  1882. 

Dear  Sirs:  In  reply  to  your  rote  requesting  my  opinion  of  H.  W.  Johns’  Asbestos 
Paints,  I would  state  that  I have  found  them  just  what  they  are  represented  to  be,  the 
best  ready-mixed  paint  in  the  market,  with  a covering  power  fully  one-third  more  than 
the  best  white  lead  and  oil. 

Respectfully  yours,  JOSEPH  L.  HUGHES.  Practical  Painter, 


Dean  Academy,  Franklin,  Mass.,  October  30,  1882. 
Gentlemen:  In  reply  to  yours  of  the  28th,  referring  to  your  paints,  will  say  they  have 
proved  all  that  is  recommended  for  them  so  far,  and  when  we  need  more  "shall  give  you 
a call.  'I  am,  gentlemen,  Yours  truly,  J.  W.  TUCK,  Steward. 


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Yorkshire  Centre,  N.  Y.,  August  27th,  1878. 

Dear  Sir:  I have  carried  on  the  business  of  general  painting  for  over  eighteen  years, 
and  have  had  experience  in  the  use  of  many  kinds  of  paints.  For  the  past  three  years 
I have  had  occasion  to  use  some  of  your  Paints,  and  am  well  pleased  with  them,  and 
I have  recommended  and  gained  their  use  in  several  instances,  and  they  have  given  sat- 
isfaction. Yours  very  truly,  BYRON  F.  DARTE. 


BATES  HOUSE,  RUTLAND,  VT, 

mHIS  hotel  is  painted  with  H.  W.  Johns’  Asbestos  Liquid  Paints.  Body,  Shade 
Jll  No.  43,  Light  Olive  Drab; Trimmed  with  No.  52,  Dark  Olive  Draby  and  No.  50, 
Bright  Red;  Sash  No.  ^o. Bright  Red;  Roof,  Red  Roof  Paint. 


Portsmouth,  N.  H.,  December  9th,  1880. 

Gentlemen:  Enclosed  find  check  for  settlement  of  our  account  in  full.  We  here 
desire  to  express  our  entire  satisfaction  with  all  the  goods  received  from  your  house, 
they  being  in  every  particular  up  to  the  standard  both  as  to  your  claims  and  our 
reqnirements.  W.  J.  SAMPSON, 

House,  Ship  and  Ornamental  Painters. 


Columbus,  Ohio,  May  5th,  1877. 

Dear  Sirs:  Mr.  W.  H.  Coffman,  of  Carroll,  Ohio,  says:  “ Your  Paint,  Outside  White, 
beats  anything  ever  brought  into  ’our  town;  with  two  coats  I have  made  the  finest  and 
most  solid  job  I ever  saw,  and  on  the  strength  of  it  have  secured  two  more  houses  for 
your  paint.  A great  many  people  have  been  to  see  it,  and  all  express  great  satisfac- 
tion.” Yours  truly,  S.  W.  HEMPSTED  & CO. 


H.  W.  JOHNS  ASBESTOS  LIQUID  PAINTS. 


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Office  of  Supt.  of  Construction,  U.  S.  Custom  House  ) 
and  Post  Office,  Chicago,  Nov.  1,  1882.  j 
Dear  Sir:  In  reply  to  your  inquiry  as  to  my  opinion  of  the  Asbestos  Liquid  Paints,  I 
can  say  that  after  using  several  hundred  gallons  on  both  exterior  and  interior  of  this 
building,  I am  well  pleased  with  it.  It  spreads  and  covers  well,  works  easy  and  smooth, 
gives  good  satisfaction  to  the  painters  ( who  have  a prejudice  against  mixed  paints,)  and 
I believe  will  prove  a durable  and  economical  paint. 

Very  respectfully,  E.  G.  CHURCH,  Inspector. 


Lambertville,  N.  J.,  July  14,  1882.^! 
Gentlemen:  Please  send  me  your  pampniet  on  44  Structural  Decoration.”  I painted 
my  house  with  your  paints  two  and  one-half  years  ago,  and  it  still  looks  so  well  thatTa 
friend  asked  me  the  other  day  if  I had  just  been  painting  my  house. 

Yours,  etc.,  H.  D.  ELY. 


Cavendish,  Vt.,  October  21,  1882. 

Gentlemen  : I have  just  completed  painting  on  my  building  with  paint  ordered  from 
you  Sept.  1st.  It  gives  perfect  satisfaction.  I find  the  only  misrepresentation  to  be 
this:  One  gallon  will  cover  considerable  more  than  the  number  of  feet  given — a good 
fault!  * * * My  building  looks  tip-top,  and  all  say  they  are  the  best  colors  yet 

seen  in  town.  * * * My  painter  says  it  is  the  best  paint  he  ever  spread. 

Yours  respectfully,  E.  G.  WHITE. 

Farley,  Dubuque  Co.,  Iowa,  March,  13,  1883. 

Gentlemen:  In  1878  I bought  of  you  six  gallons  of  Asbestos  Paint.  It  looks  well  yet 
and  would  like  you  to  send  to  my  address  five  gallons  of  the  same  kind — white.  Please 
send  me  the  price.  * # Yours  truly,  REV.  I.  NEWTON. 

Berkley  Springs,  W.  Va.,  September  12,  1882. 

Gentlemen:  I am  a painter  by  trade  and  have  been  fusing  your  paints;  find  them 
very  good  and  recommend  them.  Will  send  you  an  order  on  receipt  of  your  sample 
sheets  and  pricelist.  Yours  respectfully,  'ROBT.  M.  ADAMS. 


Cohocton,  N.  Y.,  May  24,  1882. 

Dear  Sirs:  The  Paint  came  to  hand  and  my  painter  says  it  is  the  best  he  'ever  saw — 
spreads  very  fine;  one  coat  completely  covers  all  traces  of  the  wood  and  equals  two  coatsy 
of  other  kinds. 

Please  ship  the  following  as  before  * * * * 

Yours  truly,  THOMAS  WARNER. 

Andes,  N.  Y.,  Nov.  23d,  1882. 

Dear  Sirs:  I have  had  a thorough  knowledge  of  the  44  Asbestos  ,}  paints  for  a number 
of  years  from  actual  experience,  and  I do  not  hesitate  to  say  that  I deem  it  to  be  the  best 
article  for  either  inside  or  outside  work  that  is  now  offered  to  the  public.  The  covering 
quality  of  the  Asbestos  Paint  is  truly  surprising.  The  tints  are  especially  fine,  and 
will  wear  as  well  in  the  neighborhood  of  salt  water  as  in  any  other  place. 

Truly  yours,  JOHN  G.  DEAN. 

Practical  Painter,  Grainer  and  Decorator. 


PINE  GROVE  HOUSE,  CORNELIUS  DU  BOIS,  Proprietor. 

Palenville,  Greene  Co.,  N.  Y.,  eight  miles  from  Catskill. 

Painted  with  H.  W.  Johns'  Asbestos  Liquid  Paints,  body,  shade  No.  <2,  Pure  Gray;  trimmings,  N0.52.ZW-*  Oliv. 

Drab;  blinds,  No.  50,  Bright  Red. 


H.  W.  JOHNS*  “ ASBESTOS**  LIQUID  PAINTS. 


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Springfield,  Vt.,  March  20th,  1883. 

Gentlemen : Please  ship  at  once  * * * I expect  to  use  a large  amount  of  your 
paints  the  coming  season.  With  an  experience  of  35  years  in  using  all  kinds  of  paint 
put  upon  the  market,  I much  prefer  yours  to  any  other.  Send  the  above  order  at  once. 

A.  L.  ROBINSON. 


‘Falmouth,  Mass.,  March  20th,  1883. 

Dear  Sirs : Last  fall  I bought  your  Asbestos  Paints  and  with  it  painted  half  the 
trimmings  on  ray  house;  the  other  half  I painted  with  the  best  0/  white  lead.  At 
this  time  the  l<  Asbestos  ” looks  as  white  and  good  as  when  first  applied,  while  the 
white  lead  paint  looks  as  if  struck  with  mould,  and  every  knot  in  the  wood  shows 
plainly.  Hereafter  I shall  use  Asbestos  Paint  and  recommend  it  to  others.  Please 
send  by  express.*  * * Yours  truly,  HENRY  F.  GIFFORD. 


Newark  Valley,  N.  Y.,  March  18th,  1882, 
Gentlemen  : Please  send  as  soon  as  possible  the  following  Asbestos  Paints.  * * * 
This  is  a small  place,  but  I hope  to  make  the  trade  of  considerable  importance.  Have 
handled  paints  extensively  for  many  years  and  consider  these  the  best  now  in  use,  so 
can  conscientiously  recommend  them. 

Yours  truly,  L.  M.  SMITH, 


Office  of  “Connecticut  Valley  Advertiser, 

Moodus,  Conn.,  October  17th,  1881. 

Dear  Sirs:  We  have  used  quite  a quantity  of  your  Asbestos  Paint,  and  like  it  very 
much.  We  find  also  that  considerable  of  it  has  been  used  in  this  portion  of  the  State 
with  satisfactory  results.  Very  truly,  J.  E.  SELDEX,  Editor. 


We  have  already  given  a favorable  report  upon  these  paints,  an  1 a year’s  additional 
wear  confirms  the  opinion  formerly  expressed . To  meet  the  demind  caused  by  new 
styles  in  decoration,  the  H.  W.  Johns  Mfg.  Co.  have  brought  out  a variety  of  “ fash- 
ionable ” shades  which  will  allow  every  style  of  outside  and  inside  decorations  to  be  done 
with  these  that  is  possible  with  common  paints. — American  Agriculturist,  April  1881. 


Cross  Keys,  Va.,  September  n,  1882. 

Gentlemen:  Summer  before  last  I bought  some  paint  of  you  for  our  Temperance 
Hall  at  this  place.  I like  the  paint  very  much.  * * * What  will  you  sell  me  your 
Asbestos  P.oof  Paint  at  ? Yours  very  respectfully, 

J.  P.  WEBB,  M.  D. 


[From  the  Jackson  (Miss.)  Clarion , March,  1878.] 

Mr.  C.  H.  Manship,  of  Jackson,  one  of  the  best  painters  in  the  State,  and  a gentle- 
man of  great  intelligence  and  worth,  says,  in  reference  to  H.  W.  Johns’  Asbestos 
Liquid  Paints : “ I have  tested  them  fully,  and  am  prepared  to  say  that  the  paints, 
which  are  of  all  colors  and  shades,  are  not  only  the  cheapest,  but  the  best  I have  used 
in  my  experience  as  a painter  for  the  past  fifty  years. 


PEQUOT  HOUSE,  NEW  LONDON,  CONN.-H.  S.  Crocker,  Proprietor. 

JTFHIS  Hotel,  is  situated  about  two  miles  from  New  London,  on  Long  Island  Sound,  at  the  mouth  of  the 
1 Thames  River.  The  main  building  and  adjoining  cottages  are  painted  with  H.  W.  Johns’  Asbestos  Liquid  Paints, 
Shade  No.  52,  Da rk  Olive  Drab  for  body,  and  No.  64,  Olive , for  trimmings,  with  No.  50,  Bright  Red , for  sash.  The 
roofs  are  painted  with  Red  Roof  Paint. 


H.  W.  JOHNS  ASBESTOS  LIQUID  PAINTS. 


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New  London,  Ct.,  Nov.  26th,  1880. 

1,  Gentlemen:  I cannot  speak  too  highly  of  your  Paints.  They  wear  better  and  are 
superior  to  any  others  I ever  used.  Shall  want  more  the  coming  spring.  Every  one 
of  my  guests  last  season  spoke  in  praise  of  your  Paints.  We  had  over  450  guests. 
I think  the  paint  on  the  44  Pequot  ” will  do  you  no  harm. 

Yery  truly,  H.  S,  CROCKER. 


Waco,  Texas,  September  20th,  1879. 

Gentlemen:  We  have  painted  several  residences  and  other  buildings  with  your  44  As- 
bestos” Liquid  Paint,  and  will  say  it  seems  to  suit  our  climate,  and,  as  to  its  economy, 
we  regard  it  as  really  the  cheapest  of  any  we  have  used,  and  we  have  used  other  brands 
of  Liquid  or  mixed  Paints,  besides  the  best  Lead  and  Zinc. 

Yours  truly,  PORTER  & SHEARS. 

Croton  Falls,  N.  Y.,  Nov.  3d,  1879. 

Dear  Sir:  The  Paint  which  I bought  of  you  for  my  house  has  proved  to  be  of  excel- 
lent quality,  and  is  very  much  admired.  I shall  want  more  when  spring  opens,  or 
sooner.  Yours,  &c.,  ALBERT  CHAMBERLAIN. 


Asbury  Park,  N.  J.,  July  1st,  1880. 

Dear  Sirs:  Allow  me  one  word  in  favor  of  your  44  H.  W.  Johns’  Asbestos  Liquid 
Paints.”  I have  used  nearly  every  Mixed  Paint  in  the  market,  and  of  all  I have  used  I 
must  say  that  yours  is  far  superior  both  in  quality  and  covering  properties,  as  well  as 
beauty  and  durability,  to  any,  and  believe  them  to  be  the  best  paints  for  the  seashore 
or  exposure  to  weather.  F.  HARRIS. 

North  Sandford,  N.  Y.,  August  21st,  1876. 

Dear  Sirs : Last  season  I applied  your  Paint  to  one  building,  and  so  far,  it  gives  the 
most  perfect  satisfaction.  Yours  respectfully,  G.  W.  HAMLIN, 

Practical  House  Painter. 


Montclair,  N.  Y.,  May  10th,  1879. 

Dear  Sirs:  Something  more  than  a year  ago  I covered  an  old  house  full  of  knots  with 
one  coat  of  your  Asbestos  Paint,  and  to-day  it  looks  as  fresh  *as  when  first  applied.  Its 
excellence  induces  me  to  give  you  this  acknowledgement  of  it. 

Yours,  etc.,  J.  McDONOUGH. 


Mechanics  Falls,  Me.,  January  3d,  1881. 

Gentlemen:  Please  send  us  bottom  prices  for  the  Asbestos  Liquid  Paints.  * * * * 
We  can  only  say  the  Asbestos  Paints  have  given  us  and  our  customers  perfect  satisfac- 
tion. * * * In  a word,  we  like  the  Asbestos  Paints  the  best  of  any  Liquid  Paints 
we  have  ever  sold  or  used.  Faithfully  yours,  HAWKES  & WHITNEY. 

Office  of  the  Union  Railroad  Co.,  Providence,  R.  I.,  Oct.  24,  1876. 

Our  roof  is  painted  with  Asbestos  Roof  Paint,  Excellent  body — rich  color — easy  to 
work.  UNION  RAILROAD  CO. 


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Summer  Residence  at  Long  Branch  of  Maj-Gen’l  Alex.  S.  Webb,  Pres’t  of  the  College  of  the  City  of  New  York. 


SPRINGFIELD  HOUSE,  NANTUCKET,  MASS. 

A.,  S.  MO  WRY,  Proprietor. 

TT7HIS  Hotel  is  situated  on  the  Island  of  Nantucket,  thirty  miles  at  sea.  It  is  painted 
I with  H.  W.  Johns*  Asbestos  Liquid  Paints,  Shade  No.  25,  Extra  Light  ' 
Drab  being  used  for  “ body  ’ and  No.  26  Dark  Drab , for  trimming. 

Asbury  Park,  N.  J.,  July  1st,  1880. 

Dear  Sirs.  I have  carried  on  the  business  of  house  painting  for  the  past  sixteen 
years,  and  have  had  experience  in  the  use  of  many  kinds  of  paints.  For  the  past  two 
years  I have  used  hundreds  of  gallons  of  “ H.  W.  Johns’  Asbestos  Liquid  Paints  ” and 
find  them  to  work  better  and  cover  moie  surface  than  any  paint  known,  and  can  cheer- 
fully recommend  them,  and  will  be  pleased  to  show  parties  some  of  the  buildings  I have 
done  with  them.  W.  L.  ATKINSON. 

Stroudsburg,  Pa.,  March  12th,  1880. 

Dear  Sir:  My  neighbors  and  myself  have  used  considerable  of  your  Asbestos  Liquid 
Paint,  and  it  has  given  good  satisfaction.  I have  a house  in  Ballston  Spa,  N.  Y.,  I wish 
to  paint,  and  wish  you  would  send  me  your  present  price  list  and  samples. 

Yours  truly,  GEO.  HENDERSON. 


H.  W.  JOHNS  ASBESTOS  LIQUID  PAINTS. 


New  Orleans,  January  19th,  1878. 

Gentlemen:  I used  your  Asbestos  Paint  on  my  steamer  La  Belle — on  the  cabin,  in 
and  outside,  also  on  the  floors  and  hull — and  am  well  pleased  with  it  as  a lasting  and 
also  a beautiful  white.  It  lasts  much  better  than  any  paint  I have  ever  used,  and  in 
future  I shall  not  use  any  other  when  I can  get  it.  I also  find  it  at  least  one-third 
cheaper  in  cost  than  the  usual  white  lead  and  oil  paints. 

Yours  respectfully,  M.  W.  WOOD. 


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The  following  letter  from  a well  known  dealer  in  building  materials  will  explain 
itself: 

Mr. Akron,  Ohio,  February  24th,  1883. 

In  reply  to  your  request  to  give  you  my  opinion  of  H.  W.  Johns’  paints,  I take 
pleasure  in  stating  that  I have  been  handling  these  paints  for  nearly  eight  years,  keep- 
ing them  on  sale  in  all  the  different  shades,  and  using  them  in  my  building  business, 
and  I have  no  hesitancy  in  saying  I believe  them  to  be  the  cheapest  and  best  paints 
in  use,  not  excepting  pure  Lead  and  Oil.  They  are  cheaper,  because  they  will  spread 
over  more  surface  and  cover  better.  I know  to  a certainty  that  two  coats  will  cover 
better  and  last  longer  than  three  of  any  other  paint,  and  will  out-wear,  and  retain  its 
lustre  and  color  better  than  any  other.  I have  tried  many  kinds  of  paint,  and  had 
concluded  before  using  these,  that  pure  lead  and  oil  was  the  only  reliable  paint,  but 
after  years  of  experience  I am  entirely  satisfied  that  these  paints  are  much  better  and 
more  economical  to  use.  (Signed)  D.  W.  THOMAS. 


Pleasant  Point  House,  Green  Lake,  Wis., 

October  19th,  1883. 

Dear  Sirs:  I have  used  considerable  of  your  paint  on  both  inside  and  outside  work, 
and  am  well  pleased  with  it.  It  is  all  you  recommended  it  to  be. 

Yours  truly,  GEO.  A.  ROSS,  Proprietor. 


Polesville,  Md.,  April  7,  1882. 

Dear  Sirs:  Several  years  ago  I had  some  painting  to  do,  and  purchased  half  from 
you,  and  half  from  another  party,  to  test  which  would  stand  the  weather  best,  so  when 
I built  a new  house  I would  get  the  best.  I find  yours  stood  much  better  than  the 

paint,  and  now  desire  that  you  will  send  me  your  present  prices,  bearing  in  mind 

that  freights  from  New  York  to  this  point  are  very  high. 

Yours  very  truly  JOHN  JONES. 


The  Union  National  Bank.  \ 

D.  M.  Matthews,  President,  A.  B.  Haring,  Cashier. 

Frenchtown,  N.  J.,  April  17,  1883. 

Gentlemen:  Four  years  ago  I painted  my  house  with  your  paint.  I found  that  two 
coats  covered  better  than  three  coats  of  * * * * ready  mixed  paint,  which  they 
claim  to  be  first-class,  and  judging  from  the  price  it  should  be.  Your  paint  is  almost  as 
hard  as  a stone,  and  has  not  cracked  or  peeled  off  anywhere,  while  theirs  never  got  near 
as  hard,  and  yet  became  brittle  and  cracked  off,  and  to-day,  though  it  may  seem  like 
exaggeration,  yours  is  just  as  nice  as  the  day  it  was  put  on — clean,  bright  and  glossy,  1 
instead  of  the  dull,  spotted,  pock-marked,  faded  appearance  of  * * * * I would 
not,  therefore,  use  any  other  paint  than  yours  if  I had  only  a small  job  that  required 
but  a single  gallon.  Please  send  me  your  latest  samples  and  prices. 

Yours,  .fee.,  A.  B.  HARING. 

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Office  of  the  American  Agriculturist,  ) 

New  York,  July  22d,  1878.  ) 

Dear  Sir:  I have  used  your  paint  upon  outside  work  of  my  house,  and  can  already 
see  that  the  work  done  with  it  is  superior  to  that  done  with  the  Lead  and  Oil  Paint.  I | 

am  much  pleased  with  the  paint,  and  wish  now  to  try  the  pure  white  for  inside  work.  ) 

etc.  Yours  truly.  HENRY  STEWART,  Editor. 


Situated  on  the  Isles  of  Shoals,  ten  miles  off  Portsmouth,  N.  H.  Laighton  Bros.  & Co.,  Proprietors.  Painted  with 
H.  W.  Johns’  Asbestos  Liq^jD  Paints,  Shade  No.  58,  Oriental  Drab , trimmed  with  Shade  No.  64,  Olive . 


H.  \V.  JOHNS’  “ASBESTOS"  LIQUID  PAINTS. 


Appledore  House,  Isle  of  Shoals,  April 4th,  1883. 


Gentlemen:  We  have7covered  our  establishment  with  your  Asbestos  Paint,  and  feel 
pleased  with  it.  It  [wears  better  than  any  white  lead  we  have  yet  used. 


Yours  truly, 


LAIGHTON  BROTHERS. 


GENUINE  PAINTS, 


The  number  of  bogus  paint  manufacturers  in  the  country  increases  so  rapidly  that  our 
readers  cannot  exercise  too  great  care  in  making  their  purchases.  To  buy  poor  paint  is 
the  poorest  economy.  We  have  a case  in  hand  where  several  thousand  dollars  worth  of 
poor  paint  was  used  on  public  buildings  within  a few  miles  from  our  office,  and  which, 
in  the  course  of  a years’  time,  was  nearly  all  washed  off  by  wind  and  storms.  The 
public  officers  who  had  charge  of  the  matter  bought  the  paint  in  good  faith,  but  exer- 
cised a false  economy  in  buying  poor  quality.  In  advertising  paint  we  have  invariably 
exercised  great  discretion  and  care,to  which  our  long  time  subscribers  will  bear  evidence. 
They  have  observed  that  for  years  we  have  not  only  advertised,  but  borne  testimony 
to  the  great  value  of  the  liquid  paints  made  by  the  p.  W.  Johns  Manufacturing  Com- 
pany. Several  gentlemen  connected  with  our  establishment  have  not  only  borne  testi- 
mony to  their  value,  but  large  numbers  of  individuals,  who  have  purchased  them 
through  our  advice,  have  expressed  the  greatest  satisfaction  with  them.  We  now  learn 
from  this  Company  that  they  have  just  brought  out  some  new  colors,  eight  in  all.  We 
infer  from  the  samples  of  these  new  colors,  that  they  will  not  only  be  unique  and  at- 
tractive, but  also  most  durable  for  farm  houses  and  outbuildings,  and  buildings  every- 
where. The  Com  pany  will  also  forward  an  accompanying  circular,  containing  valuable 
information  in  regard  to  paints  and  the  proper  method  of  using  them.  A new  feature 
of  their  business  is  to  forward  estimates  of  the  amount  which  will  be  required  to  per- 
sons sending  size  of  building  to  be  painted. — American  Agriculturist , May,  1883. 


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Boston,  March  16th,  1883. 

Gentlemen:  Last  spring  I painted  the  exterior  of  the  Fort  Point  House,  Stockton, 
Me.,  with  H.  W.  Johns’  Asbestos  Paints,  and,  upon  examination  this  spring,  I find  it 
in  first  class  condition,  looking  as  good  as  new. 

Therefore,  I have  no  hesitation  in  saying  that  these  paints  are  the  best  I have  ever 
seen  and  would  recommend  them  to  all  wanting  a first  class  article. 

The  severe  winter  just  passed  and  the  exposed  situation  of  the  Fort  Point  House 
gave  the  paints  a very  severe  test,  out  of  which  they  came  in  perfect  condition. 

Respectfully  yours,  WM.  D.  LEWIS, 

Propr.  Fort  Point  House. 


C-  A.  LINSLEY , Proprietor. 

Painted  with  H.  W.  Johns’  Asbestos  Liquid  Outside  White. 


78  W.  Baltimore  St.,  Baltimore,  Md.,  April  3d,  1882. 

Gentlemen  : I had  my  house  in  the  country  painted  with  your  Liquid  Asbestos  Paint 
four  years’ago,  and  it  looks  as  bright  and  glossy  now  as  when  first  applied.  I con- 
template some  alterations  and  will  need  more  paint.  Please  send  me  your  sample 
sheets  and  prices.  Respectfully  yours,  FRED.  W.  WILD. 


Austin  Station,  Texas,  February  26th,  1883. 

Dear  Sirs:  Please  send  me  your  latest  catalogue  and  samples  of  colors.  I have 
used  a good  deal  of  your  paint  and  it  gives  good  satisfaction  in  this  climate. 

Yours,  &c.,  M.  C.  NUGENT, 

Newf  Orleans,  Jannary  13,  1878. 

Gentlemen  : I take  pleasure  in  stating  that  the  Asbestos  Paints  furnished  by  you, 
which  I have  used  on  the  tow-boats  of  this  company  for  some  tme  past,  are  the  best 
and  7nost  durable  paints  I have  ever  used.  Respectfully  yours, 

W.  G.  COYLE,  President. 


HIS  Hotel,  is  situated  on  Greenwood  Lake,  about  forty  miles  from  New  York.  Painted  with 
Johns’  Asbestos  Liquid  Outside  White,  and  Standard  Green  for  blinds. 


H.  W.  JOHNS  ASHES  TOS  LIQUID  PAINTS, 


Office  of  Allen  Woolen  Mills, 
Hanover,  P.  O.,  Conn.,  November  28th,  1877. 

Dear  Sirs:  I have  now  been  using  your  Asbestos  Roofing  and  Roof  Paint  for  eight 
years.  The  Roofing  is  good,  and  the  Paint  answers  a good  purpose  on  tin  roofs.  I 
always  keep  it  on  hand,  and  apply  it  in  warm  weather,  but  find  I have  roofs  which 
should  be  repainted  at  once,  so  you  may  send  me  one  barrel  of  Roof  Paint  and  fifty 
pounds  Cement,  by  Norwich  boat.  Yours  truly,  ETHAN  ALLEN. 


Saxonville,  Mass.,  June  30th,  1881, 
Gentlemen  : I shall  paint  later  and  then  order  all  together. 

After  five  years’  trial  here  and  previous  use  elsewhere,  with  some  knowledge  of  the 
trade,  I consider  H.  W.  Johns’  Liquid  Asbestos  Paints  immeasurably  superior  to  lead 
and  oil,  and  would  use  no  other  Paint  by  preference. 

Yours  very  truly,  H.  A.  BROWN. 


STEVENS  HOUSE,  VERGENNES,  VT.-S.  S.  Gaines,  Prop. . 

Painted  with  H.  W.  Johns’  Asbestos  Liquid  Paints,  Body,  Shade  47,  French  Gray ; 
Trimming,  No.  52,  Dark  Olive  Drab. 

South  Windsor,  Conn.,  April  16th,  1877. 

Dear  Sir:  The  Roof  Paint  I had  of  you  in  1875  is  perfectly  satisfactory.  I now 
have  some  fencing  to  paint,  and  would  like  your  prices.  Yours,  etc., 

JOHN  N.  KING. 

Columbia,  S.  C.,  August  6th,  1881. 
Dear  Sirs:  Enclosed  find  draft  for  amount  of  bill  of  July  nth. 

I am  very  much  pleased  with  your  Paint ; it  works  well  under  the  brush,  and  covers 
splendidly.  I have  always  been  very  shy  of  mixed  paints,  but  shall  use  yours  in  fu- 
ture. Please  send  me  by  Charleston  steamer.  * * * 

Very  respectfully,  CHAS.  NEWNH AM, House  Painter,  etc. 


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MAPLE  GROVE  HOUSE.  PHILO  PECK,  Proprietor. 

Palenviile,  Greene  Co.,  N.  Y. 

Painted  with  H.  W.  Johns’  Asbestos  Liquid  Paints,  Shade  No.  47,  French  Gray  ; trimmings,  No.  46,  Light  Drab. 


H.  W.  JOHNS’  “ ASBESTOS”  LIQUID  TAINTS. 


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Office  of  ISAAC  HALL, 

Manufacturer  of  and  Dealer  in  Anchors  and  Chains,  and  Proprietor  of 
Hall’s  Battery  Baths. 

Office  124  Broad  and  19  Front  streets, 

New  York,  March  29th,  1883. 

I have  used  your  Liquid  Paints  on  my  Floating  Bath  at  the  Battery,  and  can  say  it  is 
far  superior  to  any  Paint  in  the  market.  Will  stand  the  test  of  salt  water,  and  looks  as 
bright  at  the  end  of  the  season  as  when  first  painted.  It  is  more  economical  in  material, 
and  saves  time  in  mixing,  and  no  waste.  I am  now  painting  a two-story  house  and  two 
cottages  in  Sandsstreet,  Brooklyn,  with  your  Paint,  and  feel  justified  in  recommending  it. 

Yours  truly,  ISAAC  HALL. 

GALVESTON  CITY  RAILROAD  CO. 

Galveston,  Texas,  September  22d,  1882. 

Gentlemen  : By  mail  of  this  date  I send  you  photograph  of  our  Beach  Pavilion  on 
which  was  used  your  Asbestos  Liquid  Paints,  and  I am  pleased  to  advise  you  that 
same  have  given  perfect  satisfaction. 

We  contemplate  erecting  a large  seaside  hotel  for  acc  ommodation  of  guests,  summer 
of  1883.  Very  respectfully,  WM.  H.  SINCLAIR, 

President. 

Asbestos  Liquid  Paints. — Last  Spring  we  made  a favorable  mention  of  the  Asbestos 
Liquid  Paints  after  two  years’  experience  with  them.  Now,  after  another  year’s  expo- 
sure to  the  weather,  we  can  confirm  that  report — indeed,  we  can  see  no  appreciable 
change  during  the  year,  the  surface  remaining  as  hard  and  as  free  from  “chalkiness”  as 
before.  The  durability  of  the  paints,  as  shown  by  our  test,  is  well  established.  That 
they  are  easily  applied,  and  “cover”  well  is  shown  by  their  use  on  elevated  railroads,  as 
the  immense  contracts  for  these  roads  would  not  have  been  made  unless  these  important 
points  had  been  satisfactorily  shown.  The  makers  claim,  and  with  good  reason,  we 
think,  that  the  covering  quality  of  their  paints  is  due  to  the  fact,  that  after  mixing  them 
to  produce  the  desired  colors,  they  are  again  ground,  and  that  this  second  grinding 
brings  tbe  oil  and  pigments  into  more  intimate  combination,  and  gives  a uniformity  of 
consistence  not  to  be  obtained  by  mere  mixing.  The  paints  are  furnished  of  any 
desired  shade  or  tint,  and  in  condition  to  be  applied  at  once  without  any  previous  pre- 
paration.— American  Agriculturist , 1880. 

Office  of  C.  Cilbert,  Starch  Manufacturer, 

Des  Moines,  Iowa,  Sept.  23,  1883. 

Dear  Sir:  *****  The  Paints  we  have  purchased  from  you,  and  the  Packing 
and  the  Steam  Pipe  Covering  have  proved  perfectly  sasitsfactory. 

Yours  respectfully,  C.  GILBERT. 

St,  Augustine,  Fla.,  Sept.  17th,  1883. 

Gents:  Please  send  me  your  price  list,  and  latest  color  card  of  “ Asbestos  Paint.” 

* * * * * * My  cottage  was  painted  with  your  Asbestos  Paint  three  years  ago, 
and  is  a standing  advertisement  of  the  goods,  “ known  and  read  of  all  men.’’ 

Yours  truly,  JOSEPH  BRAINARD. 

CABLEGRAM. 

Amsterdam  Exposition,  September  17,  1883. 

JOHNS — New  York.  “ You'have  been  awarded  Silver  Medal.’* 

(Signed)  STIELJES. 


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THE  NEW  STEAMER  CITY  OF  RICHMOND. 

iooo  tons.  Capt.  Wm.  E.  Dennison. 

Owned  by  the  Portland,  Bangor  and  Mt.  Desert  Steamboat  Co.  Plies  between  Portland  and  Mt.  Desert  during  season 
of  pleasure  travel.  Both  this  and  her  companion  boat,  the  “Lewiston,”  are  painted  outside  with  H.  W.  Johns’ Asbestos 
Liquid  White,  and  inside  with  Shade  No.  43,  Light  Olive  Draby  and  hisidc  White. 


STEAMEES. 


JAMESTOWN, 

M.  A.  GRIFFITH, 


MAYVILLE, 

ALASKA, 


J.  A.  BURCH, 

W.  B.  SHATTUCK. 


Chautauqua  Lake  Transportation  Co.,  I 
Jamestown,  N.  Y.,  June  17,  1882.  J 

Gentlemen:  I wish  to  say  that  after  two  years’  trial,  this  company  is  satisfied  that 
your  paints  are  the  most  economical  for  painting  their  boats  and  buildings. 

This  company  have  adopted  the  goods  manufactured  by  you  as  standard,  and  use  them 
exclusively. 


H.  W.  JOHNS’  ‘ 1 ASBESTOS  ” LIQUID  PAINTS. 


Office  of  The  Portland  and  Machias  Steamboat  Co.  j 
Portland,  Me.,  March  26,  1883.  i 

Gentlemen  : Having  used  upon  the  Steamers  “ City  of  Richmond  " and  “ Lewiston,” 
the  Asbestos  Liquid  Paints  manufactured  by  the  H.  W.  Johns  Manufacturing  Co., 
I would  say  the  same  have  given  me  satisfaction  and  proved  to  be  as  represented,  and 
are  particularly  adapted  for  withstanding  the  action  of  salt  water,  and  I can  from  experi- 
ence recommend  them  to  all  parties  in  want  of  a first  class  paint  ready  for  immediate  use. 

E.  CUSHING, 

Supt.  Portland  and  Machias  Steamboat  Co. 


Yours  truly, 


L.  L.  TRUE,  Secretary. 


Painted  with  H.  W.  Johns*  Asbstos  Liquid  Paints.  Body  Shade  No.  52,  Dark  Olive  Drab , and  No.  64,  Olive 
and  trimmed  with  Shade  No.  53,  Broyize  Green , with  Red  and  Navy  Yellow  Roof  Paint  on  Roofs. 


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FALSE  ECONOMY. 


There  are  many  planes  upon  which  the  rich  and  poor  must  meet  alike  on  equal  terms, 
but  until  very  recently  they  have  not  been  placed  upon  an  equal  footing  in  the  matter  of 
decorating  their  homes,  for  the  reason  that  those  who  must  practice  economy  must  be 
economical  of  their  time,  and  cannot  therefore  look  as  closely  into  the  merits  of  the 
article  they  use  as  those  who  can  well  afford  the  time  to  give  the  subject  the  attention. 
its  importance  warrants,  and  who,  after  obtaining  the  desired  information,  almost 
invariably  purchase  the  best,  which,  in  the  nature  of  things,  is  usually  worth  more 
nearly  the  price  paid  than  the  cheap  article,  which  at  best  is  only  a temporary  substi- 
tute. Especially  is  this  true  of  paints — so  many  and  so  varied  are  the  claims  made  by 
competing  manufacturers  who  must  sell  their  wares  and  who  must  sacrifice  quality  to 
meet  the  price  of  similar  goods,  that  the  user  is  at  a loss  to  know  how  to  determine 
which  is  the  best  for  him  to  use,  and  finally,  upon  the  principle  that  “paint  is  paint,”  or 
that  as  all  are  represented  as  being  the  best,  he  might  as  well  take  that  which  costs  the 
least  mony  per  gallon,  he  gets  an  inferior  article,  and  straightway  expends  upon  its 
application  a sum  two  or  three  times  as  great  as  the  cost  of  the  material,  and  in  a year 
or  two  at  most,  finds  he  must  paint  again. 

It  is  a well-known  fact  that  the  average  cost  of  applying  paint  is  from  two  to  four 
times  as  much  as  the  cost  of  the  paint  itself,  and  when  this  fact  is  taken  into  considera- 
tion it  would  seem  folly  to  expend  from  §50  to  $100  for  labor  in  applying  §25  or  $30 
worth  of  inferior  paint  which  will  have  a satisfactory  appearance,  and,  after  a year 
or  so,  affords  neither  protection  nor  ornament,  when  the  use  of  a strictly  first-class  paint 
which  would  cost  20  per  cent.,  or  say  five  or  six  dollars  more,  for  sufficient  to  paint  a 
small  house,  would  insure  a serviceable  and  always  pleasing  result  for  at  least  two  or 
three  times  as  long. 

A cottage  20  by  45  feet,  with  verandah,  will  have  a surface  of  about  3,500  square  feet 
to  be  painted.  This  will  require  only  sixteen  or  seventeen  gallons  of  good  paint  to  paint 
thoroughly  two  coats. 

Without  doubt,  many  who  have  had  an  experience  with  cheap  paints,  and  who  are 
deterred  from  keeping  their  houses  well  painted  with  handsome  and  enduring  colors  by 
the  seemingly  endless  expense,  will  be  glad  to  learn  that  the  above  statements  and 
estimate  jean  be  safely  relied  upon.  The  H.  W.  Johns  Manufacturing  Company,  who 
claim  to  be  the  most  extensive  manufacturers  in  the  world  of  paints  for  structural  pur- 
poses, announces  the  publication  of  a new  illustrated  pamphlet  for  free  distribution 
which  can  be  had  by  any  one  upon  application,  with  samples  of  the  colors  and  shades 
they  manufacture  suitable  for  the  decoration  of  all  classes  of  buildings,  and  giving 
much  valuable  information  in  regard  to  paints  and  the  proper  method  of  using  them. 
— N.  Y.  Tribune , March  20 th,  1883. 


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The  following  among  thousands  of  well-known 
Transportation  and  Manufacturing  Companies, 
Hotels,  &c.,  have  our  Paints  in  use. 


Northern  Pacific  Railroad. 

Atchison,  Topeka  and  Santa  Fe  Railroad. 

Delaware,  Lackawanna  and  Western  Railroad. 

Panama  Railroad. 

New  London  Northern  Railroad. 

Central  Vermont  Railroad. 

Naugatuck  Railroad. 

New  Haven  and  Northampton  Railroad. 

New  York,  Providence  and  Boston  Railroad. 

Northern  Railroad  of  New  Hampshire. 

Maine  Central  Railroad. 

Eastern  Railroad. 

Texas  and  Pacific  Railway. 

Atlantic  and  Pacific  Railway. 

Philadelphia  and  Reading  Railroad. 

Connecticut  River  Railroad. 

New  York  and  New  England  Railroad. 

Richmond  Danville  R.  K. 

Douglas  Axle  Manufacturing  Co.,  East  Douglas,  Mass. 
Stonington  Line  Steamers. 

Steamer  Wilkes-Barre. 

Howe  Scale  Co.,  Rutland,  Vermont. 

E.  & T.  Fairbanks  & Co.,  St.  Johnsbury,  Vermont. 
Colorado  Coal  and  Iron  Co.,  Colorado  Springs,  Colorado. 
Arnold  Print  Works,  North  Adams,  Mass. 

Freeman  Manufacturing  Co.,  North  Adams,  M iss. 

L.  L.  Brown  Paper  Co.,  Adams,  Mass. 

Renfrew  Manufacturing  Co.,  Adams,  Mass. 

Geo.  H.  Gilbert  Manufacturing  Co.,  Ware,  Mass. 

Otis  Co.,  Ware,  Mass. 

Oakdale  Co.,  West  Boylston,  Mass. 

Whitin  Bros.,  Whitinsville,  Mass. 

Lucius  Moses,  Marcellus,  New  York. 

Crossman  House,  Alexandria  Bay,  New  York. 

Coleman  House,  Asbury  Park,  New  Jersey. 

Graylock  House,  Adams,  Mass. 

Florida  House,  St.  Augustine,  Florida. 

Cable’s  Hotel,  Coney  Island. 

Feltman's  Hotel,  Coney  Island. 

Sea-Side  House,  Rockaway. 

Bay  View  House,  Shelter  Island,  N.  Y. 

Charles  A.  Cheever,  Esq.,  Crest  Wave,  Rockaway,  L.  I. 
North  River  Construction  Co. 

Estate  of  A.  T.  Stewart,  Garden  City,  L.  I. 


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ROOF,  RAIL  ROAD  and  SEA  SIDE 

Hj**  ZP^ZLUNTTS,  f ^ 

These  Paints  are  prepared  ready  foi  use,  and  we  claim  them  to  be 
better  and  more  economical  paints  than  have  ever  before  been  offered 
to  the  public  for  similar  purposes.  They  were  originally  designed  for 
preserving  Tin  and  other  Roofs,  Iron  Work , Gas  Holders , Steamboat 
Decks , etc. , but  are  now  also  extensively  used  for  rough  wood  work,  such 
as  Out  Buildings , Fences , Floors,  Railroad  Buildings , Bridges,  Freight 
Cars,  etc.,  and  are  especially  adapted  for  Ships , Boats , and  wood  and 
iron  work  in  contact  with  salt  or  fresh  water.  They  possess  a more 
elastic  body  than  any  other  paints  ever  produced,  and  are  less  liable  to 
injury  from  abrasion  or  other  hard  usage.  They  are  supplied  in  seven 
colors,  Brown,  Red,  Yellow,  Gray,  Buff,  Slate  and  Cream  White.  One 
gallon  will  cover  400  square  feet,  one  coat.  See  Sample  Cards. 

Hingham,  Mass.,  April  2,  1881. 

Gentlemen: — Two  years  since  we  applied  to  the  roof  of  the  Hotel  Nantasket  two 
coats  of  Johns’ Red  Asbestos  Roof  Paint.  Upon  examination  at  this  time  I find  it  in 
splendid  condition,  and  seemingly  as  good  as  when  first  applied. 

It  has  an  excellent  body,  and  holds  its  color  well.  I have  no  hesitation  in  stating 
that  your  paint  is  the  best  for  the  purpose  that  I have  ever  seen,  and  will  cheerfully 
recommend  it  to  all  interested. 

It  may  be  well  to  add  that  a severer  test  could  not  be  given  your  paint  than  on  the 
roof  of  our  hotel,  exposed  as  it  is  on  the  sea  coast  to  the  most  trying  weather. 

Yours  respectfully,  WM.  J.  NELSON,  Supt.  Nantasket  Co. 

Nantasket  Beach,  Mass.,  Nov.  1st,  1882. 

Gentlemen:  The  li  Clarendon  Exchange"  and  the  u Wayside  Cafe,"  were  de- 
stroyed by  fire  early  on  the  morning  of  the  25th  ulto.  The  buildings  destroyed  were 
built  entirely  of  wood.  On  account  of  the  wind  being  from  the  North  and  blowing 
almost  a gale,  my  buildings,  which  were  within  forty  feet  of  the  fire,  were  completely 
at  its  mercy,  but  through  hard  work  were  saved.  The  roof  of  my  hotel,  the 
14  V ine  Caf6,’*  was  painted  with  Johns’  Asbestos  Roof  Paint,  so  that  when  the  burn- 
ing brands  lodged  upon  the  roof  they  only  stayed  a moment,  rolling  off  and  doing  no 
damage  whatever. 

Yours  truly, 


EDWARD  O’CONNOR,  Prop’r  Vine  Caf6. 


^-TWENTY-FIVE  YEARS- '833. 

New  York,  June  ist,  1SS3, 

A quarter  of  a century  having  elapsed  since  the  establishment  of  our 
business,  it  is  gratifying  to  us  to  be  able  to  announce  that  our  goods  in 
every  line — Paints,  Roofing,  Steam  Pipe  and  Boiler  Coverings,  Steam 
Packings,  etc.,  have  each  a larger  sale  than  any  other  competing  article 
or  material  for  similar  purposes  known,  and  as  the  main  object  we  have 
always  had  in  view  has  been  to  produce  only  the  best  article  of  its  kind, 
we  add  with  pride  that  our  goods  everywhere  command  higher  prices 
than  any  others  for  like  uses,  it  having  been  demonstrated  in  hundreds 
of  thousands  of  instances,  that  they  have  proven  more  economical  than 
the  cheap  goods  with  which  the  market  is  so  bountifully  supplied. 

Our  manufactures  are  in  regular  use  in  all  parts  of  Europe  and  South 
America,  and  the  foreign  demand  is  increasing  as  rapidly  as  we  are  able 
to  supply  them,  while  in  this  country  they  are  as  widely  and  favorably 
known  as  are  any  products  of  machinery. 

Our  manufactories  are  the  most  extensive  and  complete  of  any  in 
this  country  or  abroad  for  similar  purposes,  and  we  shall  continue  to 
make  only  goods  of  the  best  quality  which  can  be  produced  by  the  most 
perfect  machinery,  from  the  best  materials  known  for  the  purposes 
required. 

That  the  cost  of  such  goods  must  be  somewhat  greater  than  that  of 
inferior  articles  is  evident,  but  we  assert,  without  fear  of  contradiction, 
that  ours  are  the  most  economical,  i.  e. , they  cost  less  money  in  the  end, 
owing  to  the  great  durability  and  saving  in  repairs  and  renewals,  while 
the  greater  satisfaction  in  the  use  of  a good  article  which  perform  its 
functions  perfectly,  is  alone  a most  important  element  of  economy. 

We  have  just  completed  additions  in  buildings  and  machinery,  by 
which  we  have  again  (the  seventh  time  in  nine  years)  fully  doubled  the 
capacity  of  our  paint  works,  and  our  present  facilities  for  the  production 
of  thoroughly  made  and  finished  first-class  paints  are  greater  than  those 
of  any  other  manufactory  in  the  world. 

We  therefore  trust  we  shall  be  able  to  fill  orders  for  “ Asbestos  ” 
Liquid  Paints  more  promptly  than  heretofore,  and  with  the  intention  of 
deserving  it,  we  confidently  anticipate  the  continued  and  increasing  pa- 
tronage of  those  who  have  had  occasion  to  learn  in  many  ways  that  the 
purchase  of  the  best  article  for  practical  uses  is  true  eeonomy. 

H.  W.  JOHNS  MANUFACTURING  CO., 

S7  MAIDEN  LANE,  NEW  YORK, 

Sole  Manufacturers  of  H.  W.  Johns'  Genuine  Asbestos  Liquid  Paints, 
Roofing,  Steam  Pipe  and  Boiler  Coverings,  Wick  Packing,  Mill  Board, 
Building  Felt,  Fire-Proof  Paints,  Coatings,  Cements,  &c.,  &c. 


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is  not  unusual  with  an  article  of  merit,  the  enviable 
reputation  of  H.  W.  Johns’  Asbestos  Liquid  Paints 
has  tempted  imitators  to  use  the  name  “Asbestos,”  which 
we  have  made  so  widely  known  in  connection  with  our 
I paints  and  other  materials,  and  we  find  it  necessary  to 
caution  purchasers  against  misrepresentations,  and  to  see 
that  the  name  “H.  W.  Johns”  with  our  trade  mark 


is  on  every  package. 


Also,  please  note  our  address:  87  MAIDEN  LANE,  -N.  Y. 


H.  W.  JOHNS  MANUFACTURING  CO., 


SOLE  MANUFACTURERS. 


